University News
Fall
Boston’s Rain-Free Month May Mean Fall Foliage Will Come Early This Year
BU biologist explains how recent long stretch of little to no precipitation is impacting Boston area forests and how this pattern is in line with climate change predictions
Food
It’s Lobster Night—Grab Your Butter and Prepare to Get (Very) Messy
On Thursday, BU campus dining halls will serve more than 9,600 tasty crustaceans
Safety
BU to Host First-Ever Safety Fest in Observance of National Preparedness Month
Annual test of BU Alert will take place Friday at 4:50 pm
University News
BU President Emphasizes Open, Respectful Dialogue, Praises Community for “Preserving a Civil and Intellectually Rich Environment”
In a message to the BU community, President Melissa L. Gilliam says the importance of respecting everyone’s right to speak their mind freely must also come with treating each other with respect and dignity
Things-to-do
The Weekender: September 19 to 22
Mark the start of sweater weather by enjoying a stroll through the Downtown Boston Arts Market, a trip to the opera, and a day of fun at CollegeFest
Theatre
Two BU Alums Take On Same Roles in Leopoldstadt, Huntington Theatre Company’s Latest Production
Mishka Yarovoy stars in Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning drama; his understudy is former CFA classmate Jacob Schmitt
Today’s Close-up
President Gilliam Meets with BU Academy Students, Head
University President Melissa Gilliam visited with Boston University Academy students and Chris Kolovos, head of school (third from left), September 9 to learn more about the high school’s academic program and its community of learners. BU is one of the only major research universities in the country with an integrated high school program on its campus. Photo by Dannie Lane
Boston History
What the History of Boston’s Harbor Can Teach Us about Its Uncertain Future
Rising tides threaten Boston’s waterfront, but BU PhD candidate Genna Kane says the city has a history of adaptation and resilience
Arts & Culture
Yue-Sai Kan—Dubbed the “Chinese Oprah”—Speaks at BU
Pardee School of Global Studies invited Emmy-winning talk show host and entrepreneur to discuss her new memoir, The Most Famous Woman in China
Students
Advice to First-Year Students from Seniors at Boston University
After almost four years, seniors have some wise advice for first-years at Boston University. Check out their picks.
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Why Are Kids Struggling with Anxiety More than Ever?
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Your list of the best places and activities you do not want to miss while attending Boston University
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Fall’s 14 Biggest BU Construction Projects: Women’s Hockey Locker Room, SAO Moves into the GSU, the New Lavender House, and More
Capital improvements visible across the Charles River and Medical Campuses
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A New Type of RNA Could Revolutionize Vaccines and Cancer Treatments
An accidental discovery turned into an unexpected success when a team of interdisciplinary BU researchers created a new and improved COVID vaccine
September 9, 2024
Student Voices
Rhett’s Declassified BU Slang Survival Guide
The (un)official Boston University slang dictionary. You’ll be talking like a Terrier in no time!
STUDENT LIFE
Introducing BU’s Newest Terriers: Aditi Singh (ENG’28)
Family inspired her passion for biomedical engineering
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Arts & Culture
- It’s Lobster Night—Grab Your Butter and Prepare to Get (Very) Messy
- Black Student Film Festival Heads to the Big Screen
- Yue-Sai Kan—Dubbed the “Chinese Oprah”—Speaks at BU
Business & Law
- Podcast Looks at a Forgotten Chapter of the Civil Rights Struggle
- The First Presidential Debate Led to Biden’s Exit. Now It’s Harris vs Trump
- Staying Safe When Reporting Gets Dangerous
Campus Life
- University, RA Union Agree to 3-Year Contract, with Vote Pending
- BU Sustainability Festival at GSU Plaza
- BU Says It’s Working Hard to Fix Student Information System Woes
Health & Medicine
- A College Student’s Guide to Safer Sex: Tips from an Intimacy Coordinator
- POV: Is It OK to Stop Worrying about COVID?
- 50 Dorm Design Tips for Your BU Digs
In the City
- The Weekender: September 19 to 22
- The Weekender: September 12 to 15
- Splash: What It Means to Me and Why You Should Attend
Science & Technology
- FIRE Program Returns to College of Engineering
- Young GENEiuses: SummerLab Gives Teens a Chance to Learn about State-of-the-Art CRISPR Technology
- Is There Science behind Twin Booms?
Sports
- BU Field Hockey Launches Patriot League Play Friday
- Men’s, Women’s Soccer in Search of First Wins Ahead of Conference Play
- After Historic Year for BU Athletics, What Comes Next?
University News
- University, RA Union Agree to 3-Year Contract, with Vote Pending
- BU President Emphasizes Open, Respectful Dialogue, Praises Community for “Preserving a Civil and Intellectually Rich Environment”
- BU to Host First-Ever Safety Fest in Observance of National Preparedness Month
Voices & Opinion
- Advice to First-Year Students from Seniors at Boston University
- After Georgia Shooting, Should Schools Be Required to Have Threat Assessment Teams?
- Should Parents Be Charged for a Child’s Crimes? That’s the Wrong Solution